BMW 3 series 2005 vs Audi S4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 344 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 181 HP less power than Audi S4, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi S4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 13.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 7.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1065 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Audi S4, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1385 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Audi S4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Audi S4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`045 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7800 | |
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